In software testing, both API testing and UI testing play essential roles in ensuring a high-quality product. But when time is tight, resources are limited, or you’re building robust automation strategies, you may need to prioritize one over the other. The big question is: Should you focus on testing APIs or the user interface? The…

1. Quality Starts with Requirements Quality assurance doesn’t begin with testing—it starts with clear, well-defined requirements. 2. Developers: The First Line of Defense Developers are uniquely positioned to ensure quality by writing clean, maintainable code. 3. Designers and UX Specialists Design and user experience (UX) are crucial to quality. Poor usability or confusing interfaces can…

In the world of software quality assurance, there’s often a debate about manual versus automated testing. Should we automate everything? Should manual testing be phased out? The truth lies somewhere in between. A balanced approach that leverages the strengths of both methods is the key to achieving optimal results in your testing strategy. In this…

Flaky tests—those that pass or fail unpredictably—are the bane of any automation framework. They can erode confidence in the test suite, slow down development, and mask real issues. Addressing flaky tests requires a systematic approach to identify their causes, diagnose the problem, and implement effective solutions. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to…

How to Perform Risk-Based Testing In the world of software testing, resources—time, budget, and effort—are often limited. This means we can’t test every feature exhaustively. Risk-Based Testing (RBT) helps us prioritize testing based on the likelihood of failure and the impact of failure for different software components. By focusing on the highest-risk areas, RBT ensures…

Exploratory testing is a powerful technique in a QA engineer’s toolkit. Unlike scripted testing, where tests are pre-planned and follow specific steps, exploratory testing encourages testers to investigate an application freely, discover defects, and improve overall software quality through their intuition and experience. In this guide, I’ll break down the essentials of performing exploratory testing…